My dearest cousin, Kelly, is headed to Iraq

[Subdivisions]

In less than two weeks, someone very special to me is headed to Baghdad and, though she's been to Iraq before, I am scared. Things have gotten much worse since she was last there and she will no longer be looked upon as a liberator but, rather, as a target. Her job in Iraq: fuel and munitions logistics.

When she was a baby, it was not unusual for her to be left in my care. I would hold her and give her a bottle and when necessary, I would change her diaper. Years later, she did the same for my daughters.

Now, I know that's not the same as a mother's and a father's fear and anguish upon sending their own child off to war, but it's DAMN close.

I am asking you, dear DUers, to help me send her lots of positive energy and if you have faith, please say a prayer for her safety and well-being.

Thank you.

[peekaloo]

1. Good/safe thoughts for Kelly.

:hug:

[catmandu57]

2. I'm sorry to hear this

There are quite a few of us in the same boat now, it's scary just because of what you cited it is much much more dangerous now, I'll keep her in my thoughts.

[ChazII]

3. Prayers will be said. n/t

[babylonsister]

4. Kelly, and you, are and will be in our thoughts. If she ever needs

anything, let us know. And keep us posted.

[Cabcere]

5. Thoughts & prayers for your cousin...

:hug: I'll be sending good vibes Kelly's way, and hoping and praying she returns home safely. :hug:

[snappyturtle]

6. I know what you're going through

having just (Feb. 21) seen off a dear nephew to Camp Taji north of Bagdhad. My positive energy will be sent to Kelly just as I send it to my nephew Kyle. I'll also continue to press for bringing our troops, all of them, home,soon!

[brokensymmetry]

7. Best wishes for Kelly - and for you. n/t

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[bigwillq]

8. Best wishes for Kelly.

Sending out my best vibes for a safe trip and return. :hug:

[Wetzelbill]

9. I have a cousin in Baghdad right now

I know the feeling.

I already said a prayer for her. :)

[Radio_Lady]

10. Texas Explorer, I will think of little Kelly in your arms today. I can't imagine the pain you and

your family must feel.

I saw a bumper sticker in liberal S.E. Portland last weekend.

Don't know if I can reproduce it here, but it said:

ENDLESS WAR

Then a line was drawn through the letters LESS. Above that, in bold script, were the letters THIS!

END THIS WAR